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Installation Guide for TAC models including: TAC-EHD-F04, EHD-F04 Two Stair Drop Steps Running Boards, EHD-F04, Two Stair Drop Steps Running Boards, Drop Steps Running Boards, Running Boards, Boards
TAC EHD Two-Stair Drop Steps Running Boards Compatible With 2015-2024 | TACUSA
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DocumentDocumentFITS: EHD DROP STEP PART #: TAC-EHD-F04 2015-Up Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab 2022-Up Ford F150 Lightning EV SuperCrew Cab 2017-Up Ford F250/F350/F450/F550 Super Duty Crew Cab 60-120 min Cutting Not Required Drilling Not Required Part List Torque & Tools Fastener Size 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 7-8.5 18-20 35-40 60-70 Wrench Required 10mm 13mm 16mm 18mm Allen Wrench Required 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm BEFORE INSTALLATION REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED. "L" on the back for Left/Driver Side Front "R" on the back for Right /Passenger Side A Notch Here #1 #1 #2: Front Bracket x 2 #1 #1 #3: Center/Rear Bracket x 4 #1 www.tacautoparts.com #1: Support Bracket x 6 #1 #2: Front Bracket x 2 #3: Center/Rear Bracket x 4 Customer Support: tac-office@tacautoparts.com x18 8mm Plastic Washer x24 8mm x 22mm Flat Washer PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE BASED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION x24 8mm Nylon Lock Nut FIG 2 x12 8mm x 25mm Combo Bolt (3) Plastic Washers STEP 1 Start the installation under the Passenger/Right side of the vehicle. Locate the front factory mounting location along the inner side of the body, (Fig 1). Use a wire brush or thread chaser die to remove excess paint and/or undercoating from all studs. FIG 1 (Fig 1) Example of typical mounting location (Fig 2) Thread Plastic Washers onto all mounting studs STEP 3 Select (1) Support Bracket (#1). Attach the Bracket to the studs with (2) 8mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figs 3-4). Do not tighten hardware. FIG 3 STEP 2 Slide (1) Plastic Washer over each of the (3) factory mounting studs in the body panel, (Fig 2). IMPORTANT: The Plastic Washers are designed to prevent corrosion between the aluminum body panel and the steel mounting brackets. Do not install the Brackets without the Plastic Washers. (2) 8mm Plastic Washers (2) 8mm Flat Washers (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts (Fig 3) Attach (1) Support Bracket (#1) to the threaded studs www.tacautoparts.com Page 1 of 3 Rev. 8/7/24 (JH) FIG 4 FIG 6 (Fig 4) Example of the Support Bracket (#1) attached to the threaded studs STEP 4 Then attach (1) Front Mounting Bracket (#2) to the upper factory mounting stud and support bracket (#1) with (1) Plastic Retainer, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figs 5 & 6). Note: There is a notch on the back of the Front bracket. FIG 5 (Fig 6) Example of the Mounting Bracket attached to the upper mounting stud and Support Bracket STEP 5 Repeat Step 3--4 to attach the remaining (2) Support Brackets (#1) and (2) Center/Rear Mounting Brackets (#3) to the center and rear mounting locations along the body panel, (Figs 78). FIG 7 (1) 8mm Plastic Retainer (2) 8mm Flat Washers (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts (Fig 5) Attach Front Mounting Bracket (#2) to the upper mounting stud and Support Bracket (#1) Front (Fig 7) Passenger/Right Center mounting location Front www.tacautoparts.com Page 2 of 3 Rev. 8/7/24 (JH) FIG 8 Rear (Fig 8) Passenger/Right Rear mounting location STEP 6 Select the Passenger/Right Running Board. NOTE: The Passenger/Right Running Board will have a "R" beneath the step.Attach the Running Board to the Mounting Brackets with (6) 8mm Combo Bolts, (Fig 9). FIG 9 STEP 7 Level and adjust the Running Board and tighten all hardware. STEP 8 Repeat Steps 1--7 to attach Driver/Left Running Board. STEP 9 Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight. Attention To protect your investment, do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the Running Boards. (2) 8mm Combo Bolts (Fig 9) Attach the Passenger/Right Running Board to the Mounting Brackets www.tacautoparts.com Page 3 of 3 Rev. 8/7/24 (JH)